Edwin B. Hoffman
Milton, Fl 32583
Cell-850-***-****
Summary of Work Experience:
Owned, Operated all operations of Awards Business “Awards Unlimited”, Manager and Hands on
Production of Electronic Manufacturing and Quality Control, Expert in Communication, Sales,, Customer
Service, Food Service, CDL, Service Station Dealer Cert and Wrecker Driver, Experienced Musician
Qualifications and Certifications:
Owner of a Trophy Business
Sales, Customer Service-Employee of the Month, Numerous “Kudos” awards
Florida Food Service Manager - (5 Year Certification 2003)
Weapon Spec Security Clearance (Secret) for Quality Control Inspection in Electronic Manufacturing
Supervisor, Manager, Electronic Production and Quality Assurance
Entertainment and Music (Drums and Percussion)
Numerous “Kudos, Recognition and Achievement awards from Companies and Supervisory Staff for
exceeding Sales and Service Goals and expectations and Customer Satisfaction !
Education:
Graduate of State College Area High School, State College, Pa.
Williamsport Area Community College, Williamsport, Pa.
Subjects-Business Management, Principles of Business, English, Business Math
Penn State University, University Park, Pa.
Subjects- Continuing Education, English, Speech, Composition., Manager Development Seminars and
courses
Centre County Vocational Technical School, State College, Pa.
Electronic AC and DC courses completed (Cert Avail)
2003: Florida Food Service Manager 5 year Certification course. (completed)
In-House Training (OJT) required for Sales and Customer Service jobs, Seminars, Developmental self
help courses, Home Depot Flooring seminar, Locktite Adhesive Seminar.
Special Skills and Training:
Merchandising and Stock, Cashier, Microsoft Office, CDL, Light Mechanic and Wrecker Driver
for Amoco and Shell, Manufacturing and Retail Management, Sales, Owned and Operated
Business, Managed and Operated Restaurant and Art Bar establishment, Little League Coach 2
years, Den Dad 2 years. Managerial Training
Employment:
Feb 1, 2011 to present: Advance Auto
Sales and Customer Service. Key Holder and Asst. Manager, Parts Pro. responsible for: Customer
Service, Stock, Merchandising, Selling Automotive Parts, Closing and Opening of Store, Counting
Registers, Preparing Daily Deposits, Cleanliness of Store, Counting Back Stock .
January 2002 - Sept. 2010: Awards Unlimited
Title: Owner and Operator
Responsibility: Ordering of Materials, Manufacturing and Assemblies, Marketing, and Delivery of all
products. (Products included; Trophies, Plaques, Ribbons and other award related items.) Engraving for
all face plates.
Sept 2008-May 2010: Synergy Solutions/Pensacola, Fl
Title: Credit Education Specialist
Responsibility and Duties: Customer Service and Retention for Bank of America
Maintain accounts, utilize communication and problem solving skills, understand customer needs and
explain Credit info.
2006-2008: Gannett/Gulf Consolidated Sales
Pensacola News Journal/Pensacola, Florida
Title: Telephone Sales Rep.
Duties: Maintain Newspaper Sales and Accounts, utilize Sales and Communication skills.
2004- 2006 The Listener Group, Gulf Breeze, Fl.
Title: Account Executive
Duties and Responsibilities: Worked part time as a Telephone Survey Associate conducting customer
surveys for Home and Auto Sales organizations. Then transferred to the Sales Dept. and organized, sold
the Survey concept, and organized new accounts.
1998-2004 Choice Point Precision Marketing (formally State Wide Data), Pensacola, Fl.
Title: Account Executive and Senior Account Executive
Duties and Responsibilities: Sold and handled accounts for Insurance Agents who called in for Insurance
Leads. I held the 2 nd highest Sale in Company history.
* Great Working Experience*
The Vacuum Center/ Pensacola, Fl (2 locations- 9 th Ave and Navy Blvd. stores)
Job Title: Store Manager, Sales, Repairs
Duties and Responsibilities: Sold and repaired new and used Vacuums, trained personnel, inventory, sold
accessories and ordered parts for Vacuums, installed Central Vacuum systems.
* Great Working Experience* Coil Specialty Company/ State College, Pa.
Title: Assistant Production and Quality Control Manager
Duties and Responsibilities: Hands-on Production of Electronic Assemblies (Coils and Transformers),
Conducted daily roving inspection, composed Weapon Spec Quality Control Handbook for Government
Inspection. Held secret clearance.
Interests and Activities:
Den Dad - “Cub Scouts of America
Coach and Asst. Coach for “Little League Baseball”
Volunteer work (Canvas Manager)” No Oil Riggs Campaign” Gulf Coast Environmental Defense